Metropolitan University Prague's Fleet Cruised the Waters of the Vltava
How should a university celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary? What better way to mark the occasion than with a fleet of MUP steamboats cruising along the Vltava, offering panoramic views of Old Prague, Charles Bridge, Vyšehrad and other landmarks? That would certainly be something special. And that is exactly what happened!The ceremonial cruise of three MUP steamboats along the Vltava was scheduled for May not only because of the beautiful spring weather, but also because it was in May, twenty-five years ago, that Metropolitan University Prague received official authorisation from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports to operate as a private university.
At 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 21 May 2026, three steamboats flying the MUP flag – Vltava, Európé and Cecílie – set off on their four-hour cruises through Prague. As expected, the views of Prague in the late afternoon and evening were truly spectacular, while the promised magical photographs of the Vltava set against Prague's skyline more than lived up to expectations. It was great fun whenever the boats passed one another on the river. The boats offered not only an opportunity for guests to relax and enjoy themselves, but also a programme of activities, including a university-themed quiz with attractive prizes.
Photographers were also on hand, and students had the opportunity to have their photographs taken with a selection of stylish props. All photographs are available to order from www.promoce.cz under the name of the relevant boat. We have included photographs of guests boarding the boats, scenes from on board, as well as photographs captured from the riverbanks, bridges and the air.
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